I get a lot on recipe inspiration from magazines. Surprisingly (or not if you know me well), I like to recreate the meat dishes instead of trying the meatless recipes. I turned a jerk chicken recipe into a jerk tofu with green curry forbidden rice recipe.
Usually, I think of green curry paste as a thai staple. However, it goes well with jerk seasoning, as they have some similar flavors. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
After the photo shoot for this kimchi fried rice with peas and cabbage was finished, I started nomming like normal. Then, I realized I forgot to photograph piercing the egg (a classic sunny side up egg shot). I looked down at my bowl, and thought, 3/4 gone is actually a pretty good shot to see what it really looks like.
Did I go back to the studio and capture it? No. It was too good to stop eating! It was everything I could do to savory every bite instead of inhaling it in two seconds. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cabbage, Eggs, Garlic, Peas, Quick and Easy, Rice, Vegetarian
This month’s recipe redux theme was Movie Inspiration, because the Oscars are right around the corner! Therefore, I chose to make giant green veggie burgers after one of my favorite movie characters, the hulk!
This recipe is a great way to sneak in extra veggies. Broccoli is one of my favorite veggies, but not so much for my husband. After trying these burgers, he said he never would have guessed they had broccoli in them! Continue reading
Posted in Burger, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Broccoli, Cheese, Eggs, Peas, Vegetarian
Curry is a staple dish in the vegetarian diet. Curry simply means blended. Hence, most curry powders are a blend of spices and seasonings. My quick vegetarian red curry uses garam masala curry powder.
Garam masala is a blend commonly used in Indian cuisine. Northern Indian food seasons with dairy, while southern Indian food uses more coconut milk to flavor their curries. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Peas, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Spinach, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Yes friends, you read correctly, BEST EVER homemade vegetable soup. And here is why I think it’s the best – it’s adaptable. Vegetable soup doesn’t really need a recipe, but it does need a well thought out plan. Below, I have outlined for you which pieces of my recipe are necessary and why, and which pieces you can change and still have great success. I never really liked soup until I started making it at home. A simple vegetable soup is my favorite because it is light, and yet so flavorful! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Carrots, Garlic, Herbs, Lentils, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
I have a love hate relationship with curry. On one hand, I absolutely love it. It’s versatile, healthy and easy to make. However, I don’t like most curry powders I have tried, taking curry from love to hate. Instead, I make my own curry powder. It requires stocking lots of spices to make my own blend. The plus side is that I can vary the amount of each spice every time I make a batch so that the flavors vary each time. No one curry dish will be the same as the next in my kitchen! Check out my slow cooker sweet potato paneer curry where I tried using more whole spices! Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Dinner, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Coconut Milk, Garlic, Ginger, Make ahead, Peas, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Disclosure: “I received free samples of Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.”Do you ever find yourself in need of a light meal or side dish for a gathering, and you need it in a hurry? I make this quick edamame corn salad with apple cider vinaigrette regularly because it comes together so quickly. It’s also really convenient because the ingredients are easy to keep on hand for those oh-shoot moments when you realize you forgot all about your sister’s cookout! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Recipe Redux, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Edamame, Garlic, Herbs, Peas, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Vegan, Vegetarian
Do you guys ever get a feeling that you want to dive into a pile of veggies to reset and refresh?? Eating meals that are heavy with vegetables helps me to feel my best. I can dig in until I’m stuffed and not feel weighed down. Veggies are totally guilt free as well. Recipes like this early summer vegetable stir fry with crispy tofu was one of my favorite things to eat when I was trying to loose weight. Now this meal is a total comfort food, and I love to indulge myself with it! Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Broccoli, Garlic, Ginger, Mushrooms, Peas, Rice, Sriracha, Sweet Corn, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I really love asparagus. I think it is the seasonality of it, the fact that it grows for a short time and then it’s gone for the season. 
Growing up, I ate farm fresh picked asparagus and now I refuse to buy it from the store; it just doesn’t taste the same. I love asparagus so much that I created an Asparagus Mini-Series last year that I am challenging myself to continue! Today I am sharing Lentil salad with Asparagus and Radish for the first Asparagus Mini-Series of 2017! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asparagus, Garlic, Lemon, Lentils, Nuts, Peas, Quick and Easy, Radish, Romaine
Welcome to my first Recipe Redux post! I am so excited to be a new member of this healthy food bloggers network. This month we are sharing recipes and tips to reduce food waste, in honor of Earth Day on April 22nd. I am sharing my recipe for samosa potato and chickpea patties with cilantro chutney. In my samosa patties recipe I use the potato skins, and the cilantro stems to reduce food waste. Check out my tips below on how to reduce food waste! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Recipe Redux, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cilantro, Garlic, Peas, Potatoes, Turmeric, Vegan, Vegetarian
